nominated for the Mercury Prize and now they’ve discovered Barack Obama has been rocking out to their tunes. Y’know, just a casual week.
The former president has a tradition of revealing what songs have been the soundtrack to his summer and this year, he featured stars like Beyonce (Break My Soul), Harry Styles (Music For A Sushi Restaurant), Nina Simone (Do I Move You?), and Bruce Springsteen (Dancing in the Dark).
Oh, and epic British indie rock band Wet Leg, with their song Angelica. Sharing the list, which also includes Vibe Out by Tems, Saoko by Rosalia, Ojitos Lindos by Bad Bunny and Bomba Estereo, Barack, 60, said: ‘Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together. ‘Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer.
What songs would you add?’Responding to the honour, the band wrote on Twitter: ‘First the Mercury nomination. . and now this?!’It’s well-deserved!The duo, made up of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chamber, rose to fame over the past year, especially after their hit Chaise Longe went viral.
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